Director - Leader in e-sourcing
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain

Company profile:
The MarketMaker4 leadership team has extensive experience in e-procurement, online auctions, market intelligence, strategic sourcing, and supply chain consulting. All team members have been involved in the e-enablement of supply chain negotiations since the inception of the industry.MarketMaker4 is an international company with offices in the US, UK, Australia, China and UAE.Our philosophy is to encourage and enable the use of online auction / negotiation techniques by developing proprietary software that has sophisticated functionality, but is also easy to use due to its intuitive design.Of course, software is useless if not used properly, and our support services are integral to our approach. We are the only eSourcing company to include the provision of MarketMaking™ services within its subscriptions.We are also focused on ensuring our clients have timely access to our advisory expertise, market intelligence, and business insights to achieve a positive and successful online auction / negotiation experience.MarketMaker4 is bid neutral, and provides confidential e-auction services to both the event host and the bidders to promote the success of every party involved in an electronic auction / negotiation event.

Job description:
Act as global supply management leader for (insert detail for specific category). Initiates supplier identification, assessment, selection, and development processes. Develops and executes category sourcing strategies to meet customer and business unit objectives.Lead cross functional team and manage supply chain to goals for total cost, quality, service and working capitalLead all commercial negotiations with category supply partners.Proactively manage supplier base ensuring supply with no adverse impact on the business. Analyzes supply chain risks and develops contingency plans to mitigate risks.Utilize formal benchmarking methods to determine best in class processes and drive improvement. Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practicesMeasure and track supply performance within spend category. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashionEffectively communicate with appropriate management levels both internally and externally.Project scoping – Assesses the scope of cost reduction projects, the resources required, the savings potential, the risks and assumptions and the implementation plan.Project management – Leads, guides and coaches cross-functional team members through the implementation of global cost reduction projects. Prepares and communicates material for project gate review sign-off meetingsConduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for legal and environmental issues.Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.     

Requirements:
Education:BA/BS Required.  MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field preferred. Experience:7+ year’s minimum of Category / Commodity Management experience.  Competencies:Decision Making:Participates with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.Select, evaluate, and develop category plan objectives in areas of cost, quality, flexibility, and service with guidance and assistance.Execute prioritized tasks consistent with achieving overall supply chain organizational goals.

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